Tax Season Information

2023 IRS 1040 & 1040-sr tax forms are now available at library locations

Forms and Instructions may also be obtained through:

The IRS answers frequently asked questions by phone: www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance

What to Bring

Volunteer tax preparers from AARP and VITA recommend bringing the following to your appointment:

• ORIGINAL Social Security cards & correct birthdates for all family members (No copies)
• Photo IDs (If filing jointly, both spouses must present an ID and be present)
• Last year’s federal income tax return
• W-2 forms for all jobs worked during the current tax year
• All 1098 forms (for mortgage, higher education expenses, etc)
• All 1099 & other income forms
• Form 1095-A (ACA Healthcare)
• Amount of any income not reported on a statement
• Records of deductible/qualified expenses not shown on a statement
• A voided check and/or savings account number for direct-deposit (encouraged)
• Childcare provider info (name, address, tax ID/social security number)



AARP Tax Aide

AARP Tax Aide, provided by the AARP Foundation, provides FREE tax preparation for low-and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those over 50. All taxes are filed electronically by IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers. You do not have to be an AARP member to use Tax Aide services.

AARP Tax Aide services will start February 1.

To book an AARP Tax Aide appointment:

AARP Tax Aide Locations:

DAY

LOCATION

TIME

ADDRESS

Monday

Palmetto Library

(Library closed Feb 19. No AARP Mar 11 for Early Voting)

10 AM – 2 PM

923 6th St West
Palmetto, 34221

Tuesday

Bayshore Gardens Comm. Church

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

6228 26th St West
Bradenton, 34207

Tuesday

Faith United Methodist Church

12 PM – 4 PM

7215 1st Ave West
Bradenton, 34209

Tuesday

Central Library

(No AARP Mar 19 for PPP Voting)

3 PM – 7 PM

1301 Barcarrota Blvd
Bradenton, 34205

Wednesday

Braden River Library

(AARP hours vary during Early Voting, Mar 13)

12 PM – 4 PM

(2 PM – 5 PM during Early Voting, Mar 13)

4915 53rd Ave East (SR 70)
Bradenton, 34203

Wednesday

Rocky Bluff Library

(No AARP Mar 13 for Early Voting)

12 PM – 4 PM

6750 US Highway 301 North
Ellenton, 34222

Thursday

Central Library

(No AARP Feb 8)

10 AM – 2 PM

1301 Barcarrota Blvd
Bradenton, 34205

Friday

Braden River Library

(Library closed Mar 29, Good Friday)

(AARP hours vary 3/8 & 3/15 for Early Voting)

12 PM – 4 PM

(2 PM – 5 PM during Early Voting)

4915 53rd Ave East (SR 70)
Bradenton, 34203





VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is supported by United Way Suncoast and Step Up Suncoast. IRS trained and certified volunteers are available to assist residents with tax preparation.


United Way VITA Locations:

Goodwill Manasota
2705 51st Ave E.
Bradenton, FL 34203
«January 25 - April 11, 2024»
Thursdays: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Appointments and Walk-Ins

Rubonia Community Center
1309 72nd St. E.
Palmetto, FL 34221
«January 22 - April 11, 2024»
Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Appointments Only

To book a United Way VITA Tax Assistance appointment:


Step Up Suncoast VITA Locations:

Step Up Suncoast
6428 Parkland Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
«January 22 - April 10, 2024»
Mondays & Wednesdays: 2pm to 6pm
Saturdays: 9am to 1pm
(closed 3/30)
Walk-ins only

13th Ave Dream Center
922 24th St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
«January 22 - April 10, 2024»
Saturdays: 9am to 1pm
(closed 3/30)
Appointments only

Bayside Community Church
15800 FL-64
Bradenton, FL 34212
«January 22 - April 10, 2024»
Tuesdays: 1pm to 5pm
Appointments only

To book a Step Up VITA Tax Assistance appointment:


IRS Office Location

Regional IRS Office
5971 Cattle Ridge Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 378-6448
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Make Appointment (required) by calling 844-545-5640

Services available at IRS Offices:


Please note:  This page is solely to provide external tax help agency information to the community. Library staff cannot book or change tax help appointments, provide tax help, prepare tax returns, or give advice regarding tax forms and documentation. Please contact the appropriate tax help agency directly.